PFA Bans Sale of Unpacked Spices Across Punjab

Punjab Food Authority (PFA) is continuing its ongoing crackdown against contaminated and adulterated food items. In a major development, the authority has imposed a ban on the sale of open spices across the province.

The move is aimed at curbing the menace of adulteration of food items. The ban comes into effect from today (Tuesday) across the province.

PFA Director General Captain (Retd) Muhammad Usman said that the authority has banned the sale of unpacked spices under a law which came into force now.

The law was originally introduced in June 2017 but the authority had given a period of 18 months for businesses to make their adjustments, he added. Traders also received practical training before the introduction of this law.